In our discussion of our excessive consumption of carbohydrates and our debate over the negative consequences of consuming gluten, there are two more items that need to be addressed: fat and cholesterol. Since the mid-1980s, the US Department of Agriculture has asserted: “fats are bad.” However, that comment is wrong – if you are labeling…

After several blogs on the importance of your spiritual component and the value of connecting with others, I had planned to return to a renewed focus on your physical health. However, with the AMA’s (American Medical Association’s) decision to expand / widen the guidelines for statins (medication to lower cholesterol levels), I could not resist…